🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Students Honored For Academics + Events

Happy Monday, people of Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Becoming windier and colder. High: 33, low: 24.

Here are the top stories 4 today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. "Seventeen William Floyd High School students were recently honored by the Town of Brookhaven Black History Commission for their academic achievements in attaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher! The William Floyd Board of Education also joined in recognizing these achievements by honoring the students at a recent Board of Education meeting." According to a recent press release. (Press Release Desk)
2. A man was robbed in the parking lot of a skate Park in Mastic Beach. The incident happened on Friday night when a man was sitting in his car when was approached by the suspect who waved a gun at him and stole his money and credit cards. No arrests have been made. Police are investigating the incident as a first-degree robbery. (Patch)
3. Click on the link to access Brookhaven Town Police Blotter for March 26. (Patch)
4. Come to the Patchogue indoor market on April 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, local art, food trucks, weekly guest vendors. Pet friendly! The market is located at the Patchogue Train station every Sunday. (PatchogueMoms)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Guidance with Ms. Joseph - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Anime & Superheroes - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• SCORE Business Mentoring - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Would you like to volunteer at a Patchogue Chamber of Commerce event? The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, Inc. hosts a series of events and meetings every year and invites members to assist with the planning and production. To get involved or join a committee, contact 631-207-1000. (Patchogue CofC)
• Chamber of Commerce will host an Easter Egg Trail Hunt at Farmingville Hills County Park. The event is set for April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The park is located at 501 Horseblock Ave., Farmingville. Tickets are $15 per child and the ages are 2-10. (Mommy Poppins)
• MMS Community library features Makerspace Workshop for teens. Teen Area registration is open, drop in to use our makerspace machines! Use the Cricut, sewing machine, and heat press. Ms. Erica will be here to assist you with your projects on March 31 from 3:30- 5 p.m. (MMSCL)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please contact me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.